* Discover Europe was voted the #1 European Travel
Agency in the U.S. by the readers of Global Destination magazine.
(Dec.
2005 issue)

Italy

If beautiful works of art and architecture interest you, Italy is one of the
best destinations in the world. Full of culture, lush locations and rich in
history, Italy has many treasures to be enjoyed by the American traveler.

History

Enjoy
the artifacts housed in the vast museums and the famous and impressive monuments.
According to UNESCO (the cultural branch of the United Nations),
Italy contains about two thirds of the world’s artistic heritage. Famous
works by gifted Italian artists such as Michelangelo can be seen in the many
Italian museums.

Arts and Culture

Music is also a cherished form of art in Italy–throughout
the year, there are concerts and festivals held everywhere. Many festivals
are based on religious
holidays or medieval events–at one point during the year, there is even
a reconstruction of a 16th century soccer game!

Food

And of course, where else but Italy can you find authentic
and delicious Italian cuisine? Italy is also a wonderful place to dine out and relax. Italian food,
already so popular in America, is unparalleled in its home state–the
fresh ingredients and the simple cooking techniques make Italian food more
delicious in Italy than anywhere else in the world.

More

The spas and hot springs of
Italy are unparalleled. Since the Roman age, the waters of Italy have been
used to cure all sorts of ailments and complaints, from metabolism disorders
to rheumatism.

http://www.43things.com/things/view/858 This is a fun Web site where you can meet other people interested in traveling
to Italy—or who know all about
traveling in Italy--and swap advice on places, customs, and sites.